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不偏不倚 (bù piān bù yǐ) vs 公正 (gōngzhèng): Choose 公平 when emphasizing fairness in treatment, while 公正 stresses justice and righteousness in decisions.
Common mistakes include confusing '公平' with similar words like '公正' (gōngzhèng), which emphasizes justice rather than just fairness. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, so be mindful of the surrounding conversation for appropriate usage. Additionally, avoid tonal errors, as mispronouncing the tones may lead to misunderstandings.
As an HSK 5 word, '公平' connects with other related terms such as '平等' (píngděng, equality) and '公正' (gōngzhèng, justice). Students should focus on recognizing its usage in sentences that discuss social issues and ethical considerations, as these are common themes at this level.
Learners often confuse '公平' with '公平性' (gōngpíngxìng), which is a more technical term referring to the quality of being fair. Instead, use '公平' directly to describe fairness in everyday situations.
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How to say fair in Chinese
“fair” in Chinese is公平
公平 (gōngpíng) refers to the concept of fairness and impartiality, often used in contexts related to justice, equality, and ethics. It signifies a situation where everyone is treated equally without bias or favoritism, making it commonly used in discussions about law, business, and social issues.
When to use 公平
Common mistakes include confusing '公平' with similar words like '公正' (gōngzhèng), which emphasizes justice rather than just fairness. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, so be mindful of the surrounding conversation for appropriate usage. Additionally, avoid tonal errors, as mispronouncing the tones may lead to misunderstandings.
公平 or something close to it
不偏不倚 (bù piān bù yǐ) vs 公正 (gōngzhèng): Choose 公平 when emphasizing fairness in treatment, while 公正 stresses justice and righteousness in decisions.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '公平' with '公平性' (gōngpíngxìng), which is a more technical term referring to the quality of being fair. Instead, use '公平' directly to describe fairness in everyday situations.
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Grammar patterns of 公平
公平 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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该队还因其良好的体育精神及____竞争精神而受到了表扬。
The team also won praise for sportsmanship and fair play.
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You can say, '这个政策是公平的' (zhège zhèngcè shì gōngpíng de), meaning 'This policy is fair.'
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